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Le grand Chaparral

Original title: The High Chaparral
  • TV Series
  • 1967–1971
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  • 1h
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Leif Erickson, Linda Cristal, Henry Darrow, Cameron Mitchell, and Mark Slade in Le grand Chaparral (1967)
The Cannon family runs the High Chaparral Ranch in the Arizona Territory in 1870s.
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The Cannon family runs the High Chaparral Ranch in the Arizona Territory in 1870s.The Cannon family runs the High Chaparral Ranch in the Arizona Territory in 1870s.The Cannon family runs the High Chaparral Ranch in the Arizona Territory in 1870s.

  • Creator
    • David Dortort
  • Stars
    • Leif Erickson
    • Cameron Mitchell
    • Henry Darrow
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  • IMDb RATING
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    • Creator
      • David Dortort
    • Stars
      • Leif Erickson
      • Cameron Mitchell
      • Henry Darrow
    • 29User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys
      • 3 wins & 6 nominations total

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    Leif Erickson
    Leif Erickson
    • Big John Cannon
    • 1967–1971
    Cameron Mitchell
    Cameron Mitchell
    • Buck Cannon
    • 1967–1971
    Henry Darrow
    Henry Darrow
    • Manolito Montoya
    • 1967–1971
    Linda Cristal
    Linda Cristal
    • Victoria Cannon
    • 1967–1971
    Mark Slade
    Mark Slade
    • Billy Blue Cannon
    • 1967–1970
    Don Collier
    Don Collier
    • Sam Butler
    • 1967–1971
    Bob Hoy
    Bob Hoy
    • Joe Butler
    • 1967–1971
    Roberto Contreras
    Roberto Contreras
    • Pedro
    • 1967–1971
    Ted Markland
    Ted Markland
    • Reno
    • 1967–1969
    Rodolfo Acosta
    Rodolfo Acosta
    • Vaquero
    • 1967–1969
    Jerry Summers
    Jerry Summers
    • Ira
    • 1967–1968
    Frank Silvera
    Frank Silvera
    • Don Sebastian Montoya
    • 1967–1970
    Henry Wills
    Henry Wills
    • Tommy…
    • 1967–1970
    Rudy Ramos
    Rudy Ramos
    • Wind
    • 1970–1971
    Michael Keep
    Michael Keep
    • Chiopana…
    • 1968–1971
    Marie Gomez
    Marie Gomez
    • Pearlita Flores
    • 1967–1969
    Charles Horvath
    Charles Horvath
    • Brawler…
    • 1967–1970
    Noble 'Kid' Chissell
    Noble 'Kid' Chissell
    • Barfly…
    • 1967–1970
    • Creator
      • David Dortort
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    8garrard

    Seldom seen but memorable western

    From David Dortort, one of the producers of the popular "Bonanza," "The High Chaparral" told the story of two families, The Cannons and The Montoyas, brought together by a marriage of convenience. Leif Ericson played "John Cannon," the patriarch of the family that lost his wife when they were making their way west. Linda Crystal played "Victoria," the headstrong daughter of Don Sebastian de Montoya (Frank Silvera) and brother to Don Sebastian's equally assertive son, Manolito (Henry Darrow). Mark Slade played John's son, "Blue," while perennial heavy Cameron Mitchell played John's brother "Buck." Rounding out the cast were frequent western performers Don Collier and Rodolfo Acosto.

    What set the program apart from other "sagebrush sagas" of the period were its strong portrayals of Native Americans, as well as non-condescending looks at life among our Mexican neighbors. Set against the sprawling American southwest, the stories were engaging, filled with brilliant character studies, along with typical western situations.

    It had a great casting coup by having black actor Frank Silvera assay the role of Don Sebastian. Silvera made a career out of playing a variety of "ethnicities," a tribute to his talent, as well as his "chameleon-like" appearance.

    Another noteworthy bit of casting would be that of Crystal, Darrow, and Acosto, all Hispanic actors.
    tom_jeffords

    My favorite TV western

    I remember The High Chaparral from when I was a child and rediscovered it as an adult from reruns. What is most noticeable about THC as opposed to other TV westerns are two things; it was actually filmed outdoors instead of on a soundstage, unlike large chunks of other TV westerns such as Rawhide and Gunsmoke and especially The Big Valley. Because of this the show and the actors have an authentic dirty and sweaty look to them appropriate to the period and place. I mean hey, cattle ranching in Arizona now is hard, sweaty and dirty, think about how is was before running water. The other thing I liked about it is that not only did the recurring characters not always get along, some of them flat out just didn't like each other. Kind of like in the real world and unlike other TV westerns. These distinctive features along with superb acting, writing, and technical work (just watching the shows makes me want to sweat) adds to up to one heck of a show.
    9rcj5365

    Outstanding series from the people who brought you "Bonanza"...The High Chaparral

    This television series originally aired on NBC-TV on September 10,1967 as part of its Sunday Night Lineup of shows where it aired at 10:00e/9:00c right after the long-running "Bonanza",and faced stiff competition with "Mission:Impossible",and the "ABC Sunday Night Movie" for all 28 color episodes of Season One that aired from September 10, 1967 until March 31,1968. Then from Season Two onward the network moved the series to a different time slot from Sunday nights to Friday nights for the remainder of its four-year run from September 20,1968 until the series finale on March 12,1971 where it aired at 7:30e/6:30c on its Friday night schedule(where it replaced the action-adventure series "Tarzan" after 2 seasons and 57 episodes) right before another one of television's greatest programs,"The Name Of The Game",and the wildly popular science-fiction series "Star Trek". "The High Chaparral",was produced by David Dortort,the creator of the successful "Bonanza" television series where Dortort was the creator and executive producer that ran for four seasons and produced 98 episodes all in color.

    The show revolved around "Big" John Cannon(Leif Erickson),a rancher who lived in the Arizona Territory in the 1870's. He ran the ranch with his brother Buck Cannon(Cameron Mitchell),and son Billy "Blue Boy" Cannon (Mark Slade). Blue Boy's mother Annalee(Joan Caulfield)was killed in the first episode by an Indian arrow,and John Cannon then married Victoria Montoya(Linda Cristal),the daughter of the powerful neighbouring rancher Don Sebastian Montoya(played by Frank Silvera,who was one of several African-American actors who played "ethnic" roles for this series)in what is initially a marriage of convenience. His marriage to Victoria brought her brother Manolito Montoya(Henry Darrow) into the picture,and he also not came to live with the family but becoming a hired hand for the ranch. The stories for this series were impeccably written and directed by some of the best in the business while the series was filmed entirely on location. While doing much the same as "Bonanza" would do alternative between high drama and humor with the mix of action-packed and high adventure each week.

    The guest stars that were on "The High Chaparral" were some of Hollywood's best ranging from William Windom to Adam West along with Scott Brady, Anthony Caruso, Chief Dan George, Roberto Contreras, Dennis Cross, John Dehner, Paul Fix, Ron Foster, Yaphet Kotto, to Connie Hines, Cesar Romero, William Conrad, Joanna Moore, Dub Taylor, Barry Sullivan and Morgan Woodward. Even Robert Loggia and Ricardo Montalban made guest appearances on this show. Several episodes of this series do stand out as sheer brilliance were the two-part pilot episode "Destination Tucson",and to "The Arrangement" not to mention "The Firing Wall",and "Champion of the Western World","A Time To Laugh,A Time To Cry","A Man To Match The Land", not to mention the two-part episode "The New Lion of Sonara".

    When this series was canceled on March 12,1971 after 98 episodes,the powers that be at NBC-TV moved the show around different time slots resulting in its cancellation where it went opposite two powerhouse shows "The Wild,Wild West",and "The Brady Bunch" were it got clobbered on that same Friday night schedule. On September 12,1971, the show that replaced "The High Chaparral" after four seasons was the Jack Webb produced drama "The D.A." starring Robert Conrad(formerly of "The Wild,Wild West" fame),and on January 22,1972,the show that replaced both "The D.A.",and "The High Chaparral" was the comedy "Sanford and Son".
    10vlammetje

    Outstanding Western

    When I was a child, watching The High Chaparral was something the whole family was looking forward too. We would sit on the couch at least 15 minutes before the broadcast started and were 'glued' to the screen during the whole show. The rest of the week we would talk about what happened. Almost 40 years later the show hasn't lost anything of it's charm, my children love it. It is not just an 'adventure' western. Teenagers identify themselves with the troublesome relationship of Blue and his father John. There is something in it for everyone.

    It has a wonderful cast, Leif Erickson as patriarch John Cannon, Cameron Mitchell as his brother Buck, Mark Slade as his handsome blue-eyed son Blue, Henry Darrow is a playful Manolito, and Linda Cristal the beautiful Victoria. The Bunkhouse boys add a little extra to this series, Don Collier, Bob Hoy, Ted Markland, Roberto Contreras and Jerry Summers are a treat to watch.

    All actors are outstanding and their characters are so believable, that you forget you are watching a TV series. You are 'there', with the heroes in the Arizona Territory , fighting their fights, crying their tears, and laughing their laughs.

    It was and is one of the most realistic Westerns series. Apaches were often played by Apaches, Mexicans by Spanish speaking actors. The heroes sweat, get tired, upset and the aren't infallible.
    10jan_lcs

    Outstanding Series!

    Noble but flawed and very human heroes, credible villains, realistic story-lines and family dynamics. "High Chaparral" had high adventure, powerful drama, some of the funniest moments on television and tender romance. This series combined brilliant actors, writers, producers and directors. Together, they brought memorable characters, 1870s Arizona & Mexico to life. Thirty years after it aired, I still remembered episode plots and dialog. The remarkable thing is, so could many other fans!

    People all over the world love High Chaparral -- its themes and characters are universally appealing. New generations of fans have discovered it in re-runs. Hopefully, remastered, uncut DVDs will be released soon -- this treasure should be preserved and enjoyed, not forgotten.

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    • Trivia
      Though the series ended in 1971, you can see the Cannon ranch in 1973 in Matt's Love Story (1973). There are several very recognizable shots of the Cannon house and ranch.
    • Quotes

      Billy Blue Cannon: I need all the rest I can get, Uncle Buck

      Buck Cannon: When I was your age, Blue, the word 'rest' hadn't been invented.

    • Connections
      Featured in The 23rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1971)

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    • Release date
      • August 2, 1970 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Chaparral
    • Filming locations
      • Coronado National Forest, Arizona, USA
    • Production companies
      • NBC Productions Inc.
      • Xanadu Productions Inc.
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